BEVERLY HILLS — Zoe Saldana is playing Gamora in the movie version of the comic book “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and even though she has yet to see a script, is eager to reprise her role as Neytiri in James Cameron‘s “Avatar 2.”

“It’s a very unique action figure movie,” the 35-year-old actress said of “Guardians.” “It’s not overly dramatic and super cool where everybody is just so perfect, they are rolling stones, they are the black sheep of the Marvel family and it’s going to be amazing to get to see these underdogs not just save the day but the galaxy from total destruction and I’m excited and really happy.”

Saldana stopped by the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills to speak about her role in “Out of the Furnace” opposite Christian Bale. In the movie, the actress plays Lena, a woman struggling for security in a town torn apart by war and the economy.

Speakeasy sat down with the actress to talk about her latest movies, and also about portraying singer Nina Simone in “Nina.” Watch the video and leave your thoughts in the comments.

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